Wimbledon will follow the US and Australian Opens in utilizing video review technology.
Video review systems will make its debut at The Championships in the upcoming tournament.
Players will gain the option to question particular calls made by the chair umpire, echoing the system currently in use at both the American Grand Slam and the Australian Open.
This innovation is slated for use on Centre Court and the number one court for the duration of the Championships and on the remaining show courts when they are hosting singles contests.
This move follows just a season following the All England Club implemented electronic line calling, which brought an end to the 147-year tradition of line officials.
What Can Be Reviewed?
Players cannot to dispute the call of the ELC system, but they can ask for the official to review specific decisions, such as:
- If a tennis ball has double-bounced.
- Whether a shot touched an opponent's racquet or person during play.
- Possible interference end of a rally.
Notably, there will be no cap on the amount of challenges a player can ask for.
Case in Point
A recent example took place in Indian Wells last week, where Daniil Medvedev initiated the review system against Jack Draper.
The British player conceded it was a tough situation for the official, but thought his rival had "played the rules effectively."
The umpire watched a replay and determined the player was guilty of hindrance, awarding the rally to his opponent.
Broader Adoption
Video reviews are not exclusive to major tournaments. The system has been in use at the American major since 2023 and the Australian Open since 2025.
Additionally, it is becoming more common on the WTA circuit, and by the coming year the men's ATP Tour will have the system implemented at all of its events.
Further Updates
A further innovation at The Championships 2025 involves the addition of graphical cues on displays to complement the verbal announcements from the electronic line calling system.
This solves situations where fans have occasionally been uncertain if a ball was in or out.
In other news, with exactly 100 days remaining until the start of the Championships, organizers have also revealed an expansion in daily attendance at the qualifying competition in the qualifying venue.
